TNA makes some major changes.
As reported by Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, TNA sent out an email saying that Gail Kim, Ariel Shnerner, Rob Kligman, and Michael Shewchenko are out of the company in a round of firings.
Kim had been involved with Talent Relations, and she was also working as a producer. Shnerner had been overseeing all content, and he worked closely with TNA President Anthony Cicione on all talent/creative decisions. Kligman had been the chief revenue officer (CRO) at Anthem Sports Group, while Kligman was the Vice President, Digital Operations.
The email is as follows:
Departing our leadership team are Ariel Shnerner, Gail Kim, Rob Klingman and Michael Shewchenko. As a long-term Anthem employee, Ariel has played an important role in growing our anthem properties, from his work with Fightf Network and most recently his focus on TNA. Ariel has been instrumental in building our storylines and growing our audiences.
Gail has had a long and storied career in TNA as both a champion wrestler and a part of the TNA leadership team, Gail has been a powerful presence in our locker room, supporting our talent and their great performances.
On the sales side Rob Kligman departs as Chief Revenue Officer and in Digital, Michael Shewchenko will be departing the organization April 30th.
In addition to these leadership departures, we also say thank you and goodbye to Karen Clevett, Sebastian Dastranj, Romy Glazer and Rafael Morffi.
Our company is built on the strength and dedication of our team and these changes do not diminish the value or the contributions of those affected.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Hunter Johnson, also known as Delirious, will head creative, and Tommy Dreamer will continue in his role on the team. They will report directly to Silva. Dreamer will also head Talent Relations following Kim's departure.
Senior Vice President of Digital, David Clevinger will be starting in April as well, while Senior Vice President of Sales, Nicole Rachine, has already started with the company this month.
Fightful Select will have a report with additional reactions and details.
